Songs about schools: a collection of songs that depict school building scenery.

Classrooms with desks lined up next to classmates, the look of the blackboard, the hallways and the gym, the schoolyard and the music room…

There are all kinds of scenes that come to mind when you think of school, aren’t there? In this article, we’ll introduce a range of songs whose lyrics depict those school-related scenes all at once.

From moving graduation songs to relatable tunes that’ll make you laugh, we’ve picked a broad selection—so whether you’re a student now or an adult who has already graduated, please enjoy.

Playlist

Songs about schools: a collection of songs that depict school building scenery.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	School is a drag, school is a drag, school is a drag.Nanawo Akari		A song that cheerfully sings about the sluggishness of school
2	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster graduation song
3	On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai		Ai Kawashima’s signature song. A graduation song that brings back memories of school life with friends.
4	Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb		A graduation song that stirs the heart like cherry blossoms
5	Tomoë GakuenFukuyama Masaharu		A song Fukuyama Masaharu wrote specifically for Totto-chan
6	School HeavenFingā 5		Finger Five's representative school song
7	Night of 15Ozaki Yutaka		A famous song by Yutaka Ozaki that sings about youthful discontent
8	GOOD BYE MY SCHOOL DAYSDREAMS COME TRUE		An upbeat graduation song that turns memories of youth into strength during tough times.
9	GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48		An AKB48 song that takes a positive view of parting with friends due to graduation
10	I don’t want to go.SHISHAMO		A bittersweet guitar-rock number by SHISHAMO
11	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		The Appeal and Influence of Yutaka Ozaki’s Classic Song “Graduation”
12	markHatsuboshi Gakuen		The hopeful school anthem of Hatsuboshi Academy, singing of the bonds between friends.
13	Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī		A rock ballad that sings about Chatmonchy’s memories from their school days.
14	Whistle: The Days I Spent With Youmiwa		miwa, High School Soccer Cheer Song
15	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		A gem of a song that portrays the bittersweetness of cherry blossoms and youth
16	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		A heartfelt song depicting the season of graduation
17	CorrectRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS Graduation Support Song
18	SunMy Hair is Bad		An encouraging song that gives courage to youth
19	Feathers of the UniformAKB48		A heart-stirring song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth
20	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A bittersweet song of graduation and encounters
21	Our FailureMorita Doji		Morita Doji’s masterpiece, a sound that resonates in the heart
22	We againSG		A heartwarming song that gently embraces the memories of graduation
23	SCHOOL DAYSshiritsu ebisu chūgaku		A song of anticipation and determination for a new life
24	At any timeYugeda Kensuke		A gentle song that expresses gratitude at the milestone of turning ten
25	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
26	People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke		Warm music that sings about the importance of encounters
27	Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke		A message of encouragement to children singing of spring's hope
28	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		A heartfelt song themed around cherry blossoms and farewell
29	12th graderFunaki Kazuo		A classic song about a youthful parting, and one of Kazuo Funaki’s signature hits.
30	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		Bittersweet youth of cherry blossoms and graduation, the singing voices of Hinatazaka46